Wheaton, KS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Wheaton, Pottawatomie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Wheaton?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Pottawatomie forecast zone and Pottawatomie County — the most common reported hazard around Wheaton, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (51 days) and flash flooding (25 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds102Jun 2026Apr 19, 2002 · $227,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms51Jan 2026Apr 10, 1997 · 3 deaths · $120,000 damage
Flash flooding25Jun 2026May 24, 2007 · $200,000 damage
Excessive heat20Jul 2012—
High winds10Jun 2014Mar 23, 2009 · $3,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet9Jan 2020Mar 1, 2001 · 2 deaths
Flooding9Jun 2026Sep 23, 2005 · $90,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill8Dec 2022—

Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Pottawatomie forecast zone and Pottawatomie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Wheaton get?

A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Wheaton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Blaine weather station 4.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.2 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.92.02.76.24.02.70.90.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Wheaton?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 35 miles south. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over WheatonView
KTWX
Topeka, KS		35 mi south2,200 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KEAX
Kansas City, MO		120 mi east-southeast12,700 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KOAX
Omaha, NE		126 mi north13,700 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms

Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.

Tornado & hail history near Wheaton

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wheaton, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 19, 1960, which passed about 24 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 28, 2025, which passed about 21 miles south-southeast of town.

Hail: 503 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 65 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 15, 2012.

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.

On TALON you get Wheaton's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.

Wheaton radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Wheaton, KS?

KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 35 miles south. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Wheaton?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wheaton the lowest scan from KTWX is about 2,200 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Wheaton free?

Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.

Should I rely on radar for my safety?

No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Wheaton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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